Anders
How to say it: AN-durz · /ˈændərz/
Scandinavian form of Andrew, from Greek 'Andreas', meaning 'manly' or 'warrior'.
Anders was the 890th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 232 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 20% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #902 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #890 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 232 |
| Share of births | 1 in 14,290 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −20% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #902 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing through the 2020s, Anders reached its best showing yet. It stands at its peak now, though the next stretch should ease downward.
What goes with it
Two syllables with a breathy finish make Anders feel strong. Henrik makes a fitting companion.
Nicknames
- Andy
- Ande
Honouring a Anders in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Anders is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
Famous people named Anders
- Anders Fogh Rasmussen (born 1953)Former Prime Minister of Denmark and former Secretary General of NATO
- Anders Celsius (1701–1744)Swedish astronomer, physicist, and naturalist
- Anders Lindegaard (born 1984)Danish footballer
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